[metaslider id=11135] The 2022 Munford Cougars took the first step toward Highway 51 supremacy Aug. 18 by snapping the Covington Charger jinx 28-7. Friday night’s annual M&M Bowl was the home debut, official first football game on the new turf and chance toward claiming another 51 rivalry game vs. the Millington Trojans. The Cougars made sure the Munford Football Stadium … [Read more...] about Munford rolls past Millington for seventh straight M & M Bowl victory
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Munford’s defense stymies Covington to break four-year losing streak to Chargers
[metaslider id=11083] The last four times Munford and Covington played each other, the Charger running attack repeatedly burned the Cougars with long running plays. Midway through the first quarter of last night's season opener between the two county rivals in Covington, Sklyan Smith broke a 45-yard touchdown run to put the Chargers ahead 7-0. There were certainly fans for … [Read more...] about Munford’s defense stymies Covington to break four-year losing streak to Chargers
High school football preview: Talent added to two-time region champ Munford Cougars
HEAD COACH: Slade Calhoun (3rd season) LAST YEAR: 9-3, lost to Henry County in second round of 5A playoffs RETURNING STARTERS: 7 offense, 3 defense KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: QB Jordan Bell, OL Zach Smith, RB Jace Hodgin, K Braxton Brown, OL Ethan Gullett, OL Joseph Noon, OL Jeremiah Sullins, LB Jaelon Dowell, DL Hunter Perry, LB Tristan Bohannon, DB Tyler Williams, DB Mason … [Read more...] about High school football preview: Talent added to two-time region champ Munford Cougars
Brighton picks up key region win to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth
[metaslider id=9678] Considering Brighton had lost three of its last four games, the Cardinals really needed a win Friday night at home vs. Kingsbury to remain in the chase for a playoff berth. Thanks to an efficient offense and a smothering defense, Brighton got what it needed with a convincing 46-12 Region 8-5A win. The playoff scenario for Brighton (5-3 overall, 2-2 … [Read more...] about Brighton picks up key region win to remain in the hunt for a playoff berth
Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Covington, Munford will each be heavy favorites tonight
You can now legally gamble on college and professional football, but not high school football just yet. I doubt you'll be able to any time soon, but if there were lines on tonight's home games for Brighton, Covington and Munford, they would be very large. According to Sonny Moore's power rankings, which rank all 341 Tennessee high school football teams each week, all three … [Read more...] about Week 8 football previews: Brighton, Covington, Munford will each be heavy favorites tonight
Covington football proves once again it’s the best team in Tipton County
[metaslider id=9484] Twelve seconds into the second half of Friday night's Brighton-Covington showdown, the Charger coaching staff was scrambling to find some pickle juice to treat a cramping running back and head coach J.R. Kirby was firmly scolding (okay, screaming at) a player who drew a flag for getting on the field during a play. If it sounds like things were going … [Read more...] about Covington football proves once again it’s the best team in Tipton County
Brighton-Covington football preview: Something’s got to give
The offensive numbers surrounding Brighton and Covington, which play each other tonight in Covington, are pretty staggering. Brighton ranks first in the Shelby-Metro area in total offense (547 yards per game) and rushing offense (488) and Covington ranks second (499, 472) in both categories. Cardinal running back Braxton Sharp is first in all-purpose yards per game (332), … [Read more...] about Brighton-Covington football preview: Something’s got to give
Brighton scores 10 touchdowns in wild 74-69 win over Northpoint
[metaslider id=9410] There were some unbelievable, and possibly historic, statistics that emerged from Friday night's Northpoint Christian-Brighton game in Brighton. The teams combined for nearly 1,400 all-purpose yards, including an astounding 658 rushing yards for Brighton, and 143 points. There were 19 touchdowns scored and, incredibly, zero turnovers. And perhaps the … [Read more...] about Brighton scores 10 touchdowns in wild 74-69 win over Northpoint
